Thanks for making this video. Just a couple of comments from my experience. I had a battery on the shifter go flat on first use. I charged it expecting to get 20 or so hours on a wilderness trail in New Zealand's southern mountains. It expired after about 10 hours defaulting to a single speed but fortunately mid range on the cassette. I've subsequently been advised that SRAM AXS activates and turns itself on using a movement sensor so if the battery is attached then every bump experienced while the bike was on our transport trailer (an 8 hours vehicle commute) triggered and consumed battery energy. I've learned that removing the battery while the bikes being transported is prudent. It's also important that the battery and the shifter battery connection face are protected from moisture road grime etc. These days I carry a spare battery because I am yet to be convinced on replacing a perfectly good dropper post. More kit to misplace isn't ideal and some sort of master switch would be nice but that aside I like the AXS system.

I recently flipped to AXS on my gravel bike and couldn't be happier. I don't even pay attention to the battery levels before leaving. If one dies, it's been the rear derailleur. I have 2x, so I just put the front derailleur into the small chainring and flip the batteries. Also, my computer tells me when the battery is low. I've had to charge mine roughly every 2 months. In that same time period I bet I've charged my lights and my computer a dozen times, and my phone goes on the charger every night. People who are worried about having to charge things are forgetting that they already have things in their life that need to be recharged, and at a much higher frequency than how often these batteries need to be charged. If you are the type of person that rarely has a phone run out of battery, then you can manage this just fine. For my 2x setup, I have mine set up to automatically manage the front derailleur. As I flip through the gears in the rear, it will automatically change the front derailleur to prevent cross chaining and at the same time it shifts the rear derailleur so I'm in a similar gear ratio to what it was before the shift. Its basically like having a 1x derailleur setup. I just shift, it does the rest.

Thank you! Just went for first ride on my first AXS bike, learning all I can. I appreciate you sharing your experience!

Thanks for this. I have had the same hesitations about electronic anything on my bikes for the same reasons you mentioned. But I can see it happening soon

This was very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Take care, Al

Thank you so much for explaining how this works…. Just bought a bike with electric shifter and had so many questions….. you answered them all ! …

Love the vids . So informative

Great suggestions and excellent review. I have been very impressed with SRAM AXS for my gravel bike and will soon have that setup on a road bike.

Just bought my new Stump Jumper with AXS shifting and dropper. Thanks for the tips!!

I think you mean it weighs 24g, not 24 oz (which would be 1.5 pounds!).

Thx Rebecca so much...I finally upgraded after 15 yrs and even went to the bike I purchased website and they didn't even have the info on these batteries. You would at least figure that they would..anyway thx for the info. The best 3 things that have happened in all my years of Mtn biking is (1) tubeless tires,(2) electronic shifting and (3) electronic seat post. Have fun and thanks again.

Thanks for the great video. The SRAM App is fantastic. very handy for micro-adjustment. By the way, what kind of saddle roll bag was used in the video?

"I do really long rides". Even that is an understatement😅

Good information. What’s your thoughts on aftermarket non SRAM axs batteries. They are 1/3 the cost of actual SRAM.

I am currently using AXS on Adriatic to Baltic XC route 2600km. I have had the bike up to the top of the tyres in water and mud. I have three batteries plus the charger ( packed away ) I can do 8 days maybe depending on gear shifts. I used it on North Cape 4000 race too. It’s awesome and has never let me down. It’s so easy to swap gear and your do not get numb hands by endlessly switching gear up and down. Effortless. It was recommended to me by Pro riders so I switched and it’s not been a problem ever. It’s my number one piece of kit less my SPOT GPS satellite tracker . Yes you do have to check how much battery power you have but if you can’t be bothered then your fundamental issue isn’t bikes it’s because your lazy by nature.

So one battery weighs 24 ounces or 24 grams?

Thank you. But I will stick with my mechanical SRAM and Shimano

battery weight is 24 GRAMS not Ounces.

battery weighs 24 oz ?????? Yikes that is 1.5 pounds per battery !!!!